Elon Musk says Grok can help with your taxes. What experts say about using AI for tax prep

With about six weeks until the April 15 tax deadline , some filers are turning to artificial intelligence chatbots for help with returns . But tax experts urge filers to use caution. "Grok can help with your taxes," Elon Musk said in an X post on Tuesday. Developed by Musk's startup xAI, Grok is a generative AI chatbot that has been integrated with X. Musk's message quoted another X post from xAI's James Burnham, which mentioned someone who Burnham said had used Grok to double-check tax returns and received a bigger refund . "Disclaimer: This/Grok is not tax advice so always confirm yourself too," wrote Burnham, who works as general counsel for xAI and X. Read more CNBC personal finance coverage Musk says Grok can help with your taxes. What experts say about AI and tax prep New bill would update anti-poverty program, 'a critical lifeline': Warren There's a push to cut capital gains taxes on home sales to add supply for buyers Iran war and your portfolio: Historical stock market patterns investors should know Trump says '401 s are way up' — but workers are tapping them at record rates AI, layoffs spur workers to want a career change, survey finds — but few may do it Poor coordination can cost couples an average $14,000 in retirement wealth Gold price jumps on Middle East turmoil. What to know before investing What student loan borrowers need to know about judge's ruling on SAVE plan As Iran strikes disrupt flights, why travel insurance may fall short How the U.S.-Iran war could impact gas prices at the pump More low- and middle-income Americans are investing, report finds. Here's why Average IRS tax refund is up 10.2%, based on early filing data IRS: Nearly 1 in 5 eligible filers miss a 'valuable' credit worth thousands Block cuts about half its workforce: How to move forward after a mass layoff CNBC's Financial Advisor 100: Best financial advisors, top firms ranked However, uncovering a bigger refund doesn't necessarily mean your return is correct, according to Tom ...